Warfare The Cuban Missile Crisis
Jan 3, 2022
Michael Dobbs, a presidential crisis historian and author of "One Minute To Midnight," takes a deep dive into the Cuban Missile Crisis, a pivotal moment in 1962. He reveals how U2 spy planes unveiled Soviet missiles just off Florida. Dobbs discusses Kennedy's intense emotions of betrayal and the contrasting styles of communication between leaders. The decision-making in the face of imminent nuclear war highlights the delicate balance of power and diplomacy, reminding us of the timeless lessons on crisis management and geopolitical tensions.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Nixon's Tapes and Their Historical Implications
03:29 • 3min
Crisis in Communication: The Cuban Missile Dilemma
06:18 • 10min
Kennedy's Crisis: The Cuban Missile Decision
15:59 • 5min
Cuban Missile Crisis: Tensions and Restraint
20:59 • 13min
Crisis in Cuba: Lessons from the Cuban Missile Crisis
33:57 • 5min